Ajuntament de Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Oficina de Turisme
c. de l'Hospital, 23
08770 Sant Sadurní d'Anoia (Alt Penedès)
T. +34 938 913 188
turisme@santsadurni.cat
CIC Fassina
CIC Fassina & Freixenet Winery
An exciting guided tour to discover the cava making process in a century-old winery 20 meters under ground
Housed in a former distillery that produced wine-base spirits built in 1814, the Cava interpretation Centre - CIC Fassina -, invites you to discover the origins of Catalonia's sparkling wine: cava, the history of the vines, its architecture, the people at the centre of the wine industry and the spirit of celebration that have turned Sant Sadurní d'Anoia into the unargueable Capital of Cava.
The visit to Freixenet cellars, a family business that has become one of the largest cava producers in the world, will show you the tradition and culture of the magnificent world of cava. Visit the cellars and delve into the process of making their cavas. Walk down the old underground mines of its century-old winery in an exciting guided tour to discover the history of Freixenet at a depth of 20 meters.
- Price16 €
- Included services
At the Cava Interpretation Centre you will find:
- Guided tour
- Tactile screens operated by the Centre staff to discover the history, the architectural heritage and the influence of cava in the town.
- 3D projection on the cava and the town of Sant Sadurní.
- The Phylloxera Festival Room with the giant muppets that take part in the festival and a projection.
- Visit to the old cellar of la Fassina de Can guineu distillery to make a live journey on the world of cava through a large format audiovisual.
- Cava tasting paired with a snack.
At Freixenet cava winery you will enjoy from:
- An audiovisual based on the history of Freixenet.
- A guided tour through the old cellar, the subterranean caves and explanations of the cava making process.
- Tasting of two cavas on the terrace.
- Visit to the shop "Dolores Ferrer".
Due to the new Covid19 restrictions, the activity of visitor centers, restaurants and wineries has been limited. Check changes and availabilities when making the reservation.
- Timetable
From Tuesdays to Sundays. Please check availability in advance. Visit security measures.
- Duration
Cava Interpretation Centre - 1,15 h
Freixenet cava winery - 1,5 h - Reservation
Tel. +34 93 891 31 88 · E-m. turisme@santsadurni.cat
